A highly learned man has two sources of happiness: either he abandons all earthly interests, or else he possesses much which could be abandoned.

The teachings of elegant sayings Should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, Any price will be paid.

One who kill, own life will be shortened; One who harms, will be injured even more

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit. To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.

Although you may spend your life killing, You will not exhaust all your foes. But if you quell your own anger, your real enemy will be slain.

Ultimate serenity is the coming to rest of all ways of taking things, the repose of named things; no truth has been taught by a Buddha for anyone, anywhere.